Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Proposed Connection of Cross Island MRT Line's Punggol Extension to Yio Chu Kang MRT Station

Mr Gan Thiam Poh asked the Minister for Transport whether a feasibility study can be made on connecting the Cross Island MRT Line's Punggol extension to Yio Chu Kang MRT station so as to reach residents along Yio Chu Kang Road and Fernvale.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     There are no plans to extend the Cross Island Line – Punggol Extension (CPE) beyond Punggol station.

2.     Residents in the Yio Chu Kang and Fernvale areas have access to the North-South Line, North East Line, and Circle Line via several bus services and Sengkang Light-Rail Transit. Under our Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme and rail expansion plans, residents in these areas will enjoy better access to public transport. For example, the upcoming Cross Island Line, which interchanges with the North-South Line at Ang Mo Kio and the North East Line at Hougang, will provide additional travel connections. Fernvale residents are also served by City Direct Bus Service 671, which was recently extended to call at additional bus stops in the Central Business District in November 2024.

3.     The Land Transport Authority will continue to assess the need for future transport infrastructure, taking into account factors such as existing and future land use developments, travel demand, and engineering considerations.